Enjoy an unforgettable holiday in Portugal.

The Oitavos is an impressive five-star boutique hotel in picturesque Quinta de Marinha, nestled in the heart of the outstanding award-winning Oitavos Dunes golf course.

Constructed almost purely of glass, guests of The Oitavos can enjoy mesmerising vistas across the pine forest, sand dunes, golf course and ocean. The rooms and suites are contemporary and stylish, boasting floor-to-ceiling glass doors that lead onto a spacious balcony.

Located in Cascais, The Oitavos is an ideal hotel for a golfing break in Portugal owing to its onsite Arthur Hills-designed golf course and close proximity to the bustling city of Lisbon, just a 20-minute drive away. Its breathtaking location makes for pleasant walks or cycle rides along the coast, whilst enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Sintra Mountains.

Away from the course, The Oitavos has an amazing spa featuring saunas, Turkish baths and heated saltwater pool, whilst outside there is a sun terrace with magnificent infinity pool looking out to the golf course and Atlantic Ocean beyond. More active guests can enjoy horse-riding around the hotel grounds or down to the beach, cycling, or playing watersports or tennis. Helicopter tours over the beautiful beaches, ocean, cliffs and pretty villages can also be arranged.

Dining at The Oitavos is exquisite, with four restaurants each serving delicious dishes created using locally-sourced ingredients. Diners can also choose the Chef’s Table for a unique gastronomic experience.

Amenities

Pools

Beach

Spa

Fitness Centre

Onsite Golf Course

Cycling

Restaurant and Bars

Helicopter tours

Horse riding

Yoga

Accommodation types

The hotel’s modern steel and glass design floods The Oitavos’ accommodation with natural light. Each of the 142 spacious rooms and suites boast floor-to-ceiling glass doors leading onto large balconies. There is also a villa, The Forte, for an extra special, private stay.

This room is 40 square-metres and features a sunny private balcony (facing the sunrise) with views of the pine forest, golf course and sand dunes. Inside there is a bedroom with king-size or twin beds, a bathroom (with no natural daylight) with rainforest shower and separate bathtub, and small living area with desk. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, iPod docking station, x2 TVs, twice-daily housekeeping, fully-stocked minibar, luxury bed linen and Aromatherapy Associates toiletries.

This room is 40 square-metres and features a sunny private balcony (facing the sunset) with views of the pine forest, golf course and sand dunes, and partial views of the ocean. Inside there is a bedroom with king-size or twin beds, a bathroom (with no natural daylight) with rainforest shower and separate bathtub, and small living area with desk. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, iPod docking station, x2 TVs, twice-daily housekeeping, fully-stocked minibar, luxury bed linen and Aromatherapy Associates toiletries.

This 136-square-metre family suite sits on the top floor in the north-west corner, with a wrap-around balcony facing the sunset. It features an entrance hallway and reception area; a bedroom with king-size bed; a bathroom (with natural daylight) with rainforest shower and separate bathtub; an open-plan living room; a separate living and dining area; and a guest washroom. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, iPod docking station, x3 TVs, twice-daily housekeeping, fully-stocked minibar, luxury bed linen and Aromatherapy Associates toiletries.

The Oitavos Suite is 120 square-metres and sits on the top floor in the south-west corner, with a wrap-around balcony facing the sunset. It features a king-size bedroom; a bathroom (with natural daylight) with rainforest shower and separate bathtub; an open-plan living room; a separate living and dining area; and a guest washroom. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, iPod docking station, x3 TVs, twice-daily housekeeping, fully-stocked minibar, luxury bed linen and Aromatherapy Associates toiletries.

This private villa is 120 square-metres and boasts a spectacular sun deck with private heated swimming pool, and 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Cabo do Roca, and the hills of Sintra. There is a king-size bedroom suite with whirlpool bath; a large living room with fully-equipped kitchen; and a bathroom (with natural daylight) with rainforest shower and separate bathtub. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, x2 TVs, daily breakfast, a round of golf per person a day at Oitavos Dunes, one meal at hotel restaurants, complimentary golf cart during stay, access to all The Oitavos facilities, luxury bed linen and Aromatherapy Associates toiletries.

Highlights

The hotel’s four restaurants are exquisite, overseen by Head Chef Cyril Devilliers, who trained under France’s esteemed three-Michelin-Star Michel Guérard. Ipsylon Restaurant boasts a Bistro and a Gastro menu, each with dishes inspired by the Atlantic Coast, Portugal and France. The Chef’s Table is a unique offering, where guests are catered for by Cyril and taken on an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Verbasco offers light international and Portuguese cuisine, and overlooks Oitavos Dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. And there is also The Japanese Bar, which offers show cooking, and The Atlántico Pool Bar, where you can enjoy light meals and tapas.

The Oitavos Spa is a place where guests can truly relax, whilst enjoying treatments or use the five-star spa facilities whilst looking out over the beautiful Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. There is a Balneotherapy Area with saunas, Turkish bath, heated saltwater pool and ice fountain; and eight treatment rooms. On the sun terrace outside, guests can take a dip in the luxurious infinity pool for the perfect way to end their wellness experience.

Golf Courses

Guests of The Oitavos can play on the outstanding number one golf course in Portugal, and one of the elite courses in Continental Europe, Oitavos Dunes.

Golf course architect Arthur Hills created the course with careful consideration for the natural environment, so much so that the course was awarded Gold Signature Sanctuary status by Audubon International. Oitavos Dunes is also ranked as number 55 in Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Golf Courses in the World. One of the finest natural links courses, 18-hole, par 71 Oitavos Dunes is situated within Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, and boasts astonishing ocean views whilst being exposed to the Atlantic breezes. The first few holes have pine tree and bunker-lined fairways, which then open up to views of Cabo da Roca. The 18th hole runs alongside the hotel, whereby a hook can put you out of bounds in the swimming pool area.

This magnificent course hosted the 2006 and 2007 PGA Tour Estoril Open of Portugal – and in 2019 hosted the GolfSixes Cascais, with Ryder Cup players Jamie Donaldson, Stephen Gallacher and Edoardo Molinari amongst those playing in the innovative six-hole event.

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